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A Piece of The Action (1977) Movie Summary

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  • COMEDY
  • CRIME
  • PG
  • 1977
  • FULL HD

Superstar Bill Cosby and the legendary Sidney Poitier ("Sneakers", "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?") -- stars of "Uptown Saturday Night" and "Let's Do It Again" -- re-team in their third unstoppable comedy/adventure, playing a pair of modern-day Robin Hoods trying to straighten out a menagerie of teen-aged incorrigibles. Co-starring James Earl Jones ("Patriot Games"), Tracy Reed ("Knots Landing"), Ja'net DuBois ("Good Times") and Denise Nicholas ("Room 222"), with a classic R&B score by Curtis Mayfield ("Superfly") and directed by Poitier.

A Piece of The Action Film Synopsis

How does retired cop Joshua Burke (James Earl Jones) get two career criminals, Manny Durrell (Sidney Poitier) and Dave Anderson (Bill Cosby), to follow the straight and narrow? Con them into helping juvenile delinquents turn over a new leaf. But how? Burke has never been able to nail the duo, but he uses what he knows of their seedy past to blackmail them into volunteering.

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The movie is a great classic!!!I rented the movie and had 29 days to watch,but its gone. What's up with that!!! I was getting ready to watch it. All those classic movies from that era was relaxing to watch and the music couldn't beat it. It told the story. I sure would like to see A Piece Of The Action movie the I rented..Score: 5/5

WHERE'S "UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT??"It was available on iTunes last week, but for some reason has been taken off iTunes. WHY??!!.Score: 5/5

A Piece Of The ActionThis is one of the most creative movies I have seen, upon coming up as a youngster back in the day. love how the story line and plot went, beautiful. And I hate to say that with all the remakes of motion picture films out today. The industry should not even touch this movie and remake. But happy to say if they did they would need the right cast of actress and actors. And not ruin it, but it would be nice too see a updated version. But nothing beats a "classic"!!!!!!.Score: 5/5

Fun 70's FlashbackFrom the trailer, I wasn't sure whether I'd like this movie, but I took a chance—and I'm glad I did. The acting is good all the way around, but Portier, Cosby, and Jones gave stand-out performances. It's a good story with great execution..Score: 3/5

Bill & Sydney Classics!!!!!I've been waiting for 2 yrs at least to see if Uptown Saturday Night & Let's Do It Again (two classics) will be added to ITunes! What's up ITunes? You can't have A Piece Of The Action and not include the other two! Come on!.Score: 2/5

A Must-See Classic!More relevant today than ever! (2022).Score: 5/5

Worth WatchingIf you are trying to determine if you should watch this movie, then take from me and proceed with renting or purchasing the movie. Bill and Sidney don't disappoint in this film. My main critique is that the movie should labeled as a drama instead of a comedy. This movie had some comedic scenes, but it was a lot more serious than I expected. (Warning, it has quite a bit of profanity for those who may want to know that information)..Score: 3/5

Bill and Sidney IIIThis is a good movie, not as great as "Let's do it Again" but worth the watch..Score: 4/5

A Piece of the ActionI fell in love with this movie the first time I saw it! It is one of my all time favorites. I love Bill Cosby and Sydney Poitier. I have several favorite scenes, but the part when Barbara (Sheryl L. Ralph) is going ham on the teacher is off the chain. Love this movie!.Score: 5/5

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A Piece of The Action (1977) Series Cast & Crew

A Piece of The Action (1977) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Sidney Poitier (Manny Durrell), Bill Cosby (Dave Anderson), James Earl Jones (Joshua Burke), Denise Nicholas (Lila French), Hope Clarke (Sarah Thomas), Tracy Reed (Nikki McLean), Ja'net DuBois (Nellie Bond), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Barbara Hanley), Titos Vandis (Bruno), Frances Foster (Bea Quitman), Jason Evers (Ty Shorter), Marc Lawrence (Louie), Ernest Lee Thomas (John), Eric Laneuville (Gerald), Estelle Evans (Alberta Ballard), Bill Walker (Clair Hurst), Angus Scrimm (Monk), Tamu Blackwell (Cheryl), James Wheaton (Voisin Waiter), all returned for a piece of the action movie.

Sidney Poitier (Manny Durrell)
Sidney PoitierManny DurrellScore: 26.5
Bill Cosby (Dave Anderson)
Bill CosbyDave AndersonScore: 36.2
James Earl Jones (Joshua Burke)
James Earl JonesJoshua BurkeScore: 33.3
Denise Nicholas (Lila French)
Denise NicholasLila FrenchScore: 9.6
Hope Clarke (Sarah Thomas)
Hope ClarkeSarah ThomasScore: 9.1
Tracy Reed (Nikki McLean)
Tracy ReedNikki McLeanScore: 15.2
Ja'net DuBois (Nellie Bond)
Ja'net DuBoisNellie BondScore: 8.5
Sheryl Lee Ralph (Barbara Hanley)
Sheryl Lee RalphBarbara HanleyScore: 15.2
Titos Vandis (Bruno)
Titos VandisBrunoScore: 9.6
Frances Foster (Bea Quitman)
Frances FosterBea QuitmanScore: 7.1
Jason Evers (Ty Shorter)
Jason EversTy ShorterScore: 10.1
Marc Lawrence (Louie)
Marc LawrenceLouieScore: 9.8
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Pembroke J. Herring (Editor), Tony Brubaker (Stunt Double), Sidney Poitier (Director), Henry Kingi (Stunt Coordinator), Donald M. Morgan (Director of Photography), Charles Blackwell (Screenplay), Bob Minor (Stunts), Alfred Sweeney (Production Design), Melville Tucker (Producer), Timothy March (Story), Curtis Mayfield (Original Music Composer),

Tony Brubaker (Stunt Double)
Tony BrubakerStunt DoubleScore: 10.6
Sidney Poitier (Director)
Sidney PoitierDirectorScore: 26.5
Henry Kingi (Stunt Coordinator)
Henry KingiStunt CoordinatorScore: 10.5
Bob Minor (Stunts)
Bob MinorStuntsScore: 7.9
Curtis Mayfield (Original Music Composer)
Curtis MayfieldOriginal Music ComposerScore: 1.4
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Français
Dave Anderson et Manny Durrell sont deux voleurs sournoises de grande classe qui n'a jamais été pris. Joshua Burke est un détective à la retraite qui a suffisamment de preuves sur la deux d'entre eux pour les mettre derrière les barreaux. Au lieu de cela, il propose de maintenir son silence si les escrocs vont aller tout droit et ne travailler à un centre de jeunesse pour les délinquants. Dans un premier temps, les escrocs sont réticents et ne voulant pas (et sont donc les enfants). Comme le temps passe, ils gagnent la confiance et l'admiration des enfants et ils commencent à apprécier le travail. Tout va bien jusqu'à ce que quelqu'un du passé leur dit qu'ils ont à faire un dernier hold-up ... ou bien ...

Deutsch
Die beiden Gangster Dave Anderson und Manny Durrell werden geschnappt. Der pensionierten Polizeidetektiv Joshua Blake will sie vor dem Knast bewahren, sofern sie sich einem Programm zur Verfügung zu stellen, das die Eingliederung von rebellischen schwarzen Jugendlichen in die Gesellschaft vorsieht. Dave und Manny nehmen das Angebot widerwillig an...

Polski
Dwaj złodzieje, Dave Anderson i Manny Durrell, nigdy nie dali się złapać na gorącym uczynku. Emerytowany detektyw, Joshua Burke, twierdzi, że ma obciążające ich dowody, dzięki którym mogą trafić do więzienia. Zawiera z nimi układ. Obiecuje milczenie w zamian za to, że podejmą się prac społecznych w ośrodku dla młodocianych przestępców. Dave i Manny początkowo podchodzą do zadania z rezerwą, ale szybko udaje im się pozyskać szacunek i zaufanie dzieci. Niestety, mroczna przeszłość daje o sobie znać.

Español
Narra la historia de un par de estafadores que intentan ayudar a unos jóvenes con problemas.

Český
Další z volného cyklu černošských komedií nám opět představí v akci Billa Cosbyho a Sidneyho Poitiera. Tentokráte dva zloději obdrží nezávisle na sobě dopis od jisté osoby, která je informuje, že ví o jejich činech. Pozve je ve stejnou hodinu na stejné místo. Následující telefonát "vyděrače "jim upřesní podmínky hry. Setkají se s jistou půvabnou dámou z "Centra pro rozvoj města" a jsou jí povinni být zcela bezplatně k dispozici při práci s problematickou černošskou mládeží a jejich přípravou na povolání...

Pусский
Последний фильм из трилогии Пуатье ("Субботний вечер на окраине города", "Провернём это ещё раз", где он снялся вместе с Биллом Косби .В этот раз в начале фильма герои Пуатье и Косби даже не слышали друг о друге. Они оба высококлассные воры, ни разу не попавшиеся в лапы закона. Вместе их сводит случай, в лице вышедшего в отставку полицейского Джошуа Бёрка (Джеймс Эрл Джонс), у которого на обоих есть досье, но вместо того, чтобы засадить за решётку он шантажирует их, вынуждая поработать украденными деньгами на благо людей. А конкретно поработать и поднять на ноги местный центр исправления малолетних преступников. Поначалу ни у жуликов, ни у малолеток это не вызывает ни малейшей радости, а тут ещё, облапошенная героем Пуатье, мафия ищет украденные миллионы... Вобщем достойное продолжение двух первых фильмов.

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